Archive london theatre News 2026

World Book Day: 13 Books, Myths and Comics That Inspired Hit West End Shows

News / Features

World Book Day: 13 Books, Myths and Comics That Inspired Hit West End Shows

World Book Day celebrates the stories that live long beyond the page, travelling from novels, myt...

5 Mar, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Olivier Awards 2026: Full List of Nominees

News / Awards / Features

Olivier Awards 2026: Full List of Nominees

The Laurence Olivier Awards remain the pinnacle of recognition for excellence across London’s vib...

5 Mar, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Everything You Need to Know About 1536: Story, Cast, Reviews & London Performances

News / Features / New Shows + Transfers

Everything You Need to Know About 1536: Story, Cast, Reviews & London Performances

The award-winning new play 1536 transfers to the West End in May 2026, bringing Ava Pickett’s bol...

5 Mar, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Women Raising Their Voices: The Most Empowering Songs in Theatre

News / Features / New Shows + Transfers

Women Raising Their Voices: The Most Empowering Songs in Theatre

With International Women’s Day coming up, it feels fitting to celebrate how musical theatre has l...

4 Mar, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Interview: Lyn Gardner Talks to Co-Writer Elise Hearst as Yentl Comes to the Marylebone Theatre

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Interview: Lyn Gardner Talks to Co-Writer Elise Hearst as Yentl Comes to the Marylebone Theatre

If you think you know Yentl from the soupy 1983 Barbra Streisand musical movie, think again, beca...

4 Mar, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

New Rehearsal Photos of Rosamund Pike and Cast for Inter Alia Transfer

News / Features / Celebrities / New Shows + Transfers / Photos

New Rehearsal Photos of Rosamund Pike and Cast for Inter Alia Transfer

New rehearsal photos have been released ahead of the West End transfer of Inter Alia, which will ...

2 Mar, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

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Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

A timely arrival at the Arcola is Ukraine Unbroken, a reminder that the war which began four year...

2 Mar, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

First Look – Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle and the Cast of Kinky Boots in Rehearsals

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First Look – Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle and the Cast of Kinky Boots in Rehearsals

Rehearsal images are released today of Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle and the company of Kinky Boot...

2 Mar, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Interview: Lyn Gardner Talks to Director Kirsty Patrick Ward as Manic Street Creature Comes to Kiln Theatre

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Interview: Lyn Gardner Talks to Director Kirsty Patrick Ward as Manic Street Creature Comes to Kiln Theatre

When a friend of director Kirsty Patrick Ward went to see a preview of her production of Maimuna ...

26 Feb, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner